Please note: these are teasers for Season 5 of The River, currently airing on Mzansi Wethu.
It's ended its run on 1Magic and Mzansi Magic.
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Episode 47
Charlie is forced to pick a side. A new enemy edges closer to getting back his money. Lindiwe tries to find proof that the people she’s in bed with are the culprits.
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Episode 48
Bangizwe reaffirms the rules of his relationship with Lindiwe, and Veronica is in yet another deadly mess.
Thursday 3 September 2026
Episode 49
Veronica and Kedibone find themselves in a deadly situation, while the Hlophes celebrate a big win.
Friday 4 September 2026
Episode 50
Bangizwe has some doubts. Kedibone and Veronica are caught between a rock and a hard place.
Monday 7 September 2026
Episode 51
Things turn from bad to worse for Kedibone and Veronica. Bukhosi and his sons disagree on how to handle the threat from Lindiwe.
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Episode 52
Kedibone and Veronica’s lead gets them nowhere. Bukhosi remains stressed about the investigation into the operation.
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Episode 53
Lindiwe and Bukhosi’s camps clinch a victory through the death of one man. Things start to go well for Kedibone and Veronica, even as they prepare themselves for the worst.
Thursday 10 September 2026
Episode 54
Bukhosi tries to throw Lindiwe off track. Veronica and Kedibone get closer to the truth. Ndumiso gives Andile some much-needed brotherly advice.
Friday 11 September 2026
Episode 55
Things turn unexpectedly for Veronica and Kedibone. Lindiwe opens her arms while Bukhosi hides his hand.
Monday 14 September 2026
Episode 56
Just as Lindiwe starts playing nice, Bukhosi starts working on his plan.
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Episode 57
Bangizwe and Lindiwe find themselves in a war they were not prepared for, and there’s a new villain in Tshepiso’s life.
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Episode 58
Lindiwe and Bangizwe try to find answers, while Dimpho’s worries about Tshepiso and Keneilwe are justified.
Thursday 17 September 2026
Episode 59
Lindiwe is tossed into a dangerous situation as Bangizwe looks for a way to save her, while Dimpho’s meddling may jeopardise her friendship.
Friday 18 September 2026
Episode 60
Lindiwe’s fight for her life proves futile even as Bangizwe jumps every hurdle to get to her. The Hlophe family celebrate a victory.
Monday 21 September 2026
Episode 61
The Hlophes, Zwanes and Dikanas unite against their enemy, while Tshepiso’s new side emerges.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Episode 62
Mlilo rings the alarm as the Hlophes get impatient to take over the throne. Tshepiso leaves Dimpho baffled.
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Episode 63
Lindiwe refuses to be a prisoner in her own home. Dimpho and her new enemy finally come face to face.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Episode 64
Dimpho tries to help Tshepiso despite getting burned a few times. Khwezi suspects her parents are hiding something from her.
Friday 25 September 2026
Episode 65
Tshepiso makes a decision and the Hlophes dance with death. The Mokoenas are in for the shock of their lives.
Monday 28 September 2026
Episode 66
Morena refuses to accept the bombshell that has just been dropped. Nomafu realises that she’s about to play second fiddle to someone else.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Episode 67
Morena feels the walls are closing in on him, while an unfamiliar side of Bukhosi makes Nomafu put her guard up.
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Episode 68
Only lies can save Ndumiso, and Morena learns the truth behind his family’s lack of support.
The River 6 airs on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.